Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026, saying a βfighter for whatβs right for our stateβ is needed and criticizing the Republican incumbent for backing President Donald Trump's agenda.
